New Oak Wine Barrel from Japan
A traditional 225-liter new oak wine barrel made from American white oak staves, assembled with wooden hoops for aging wine. Classified under HTS 4416.00.90.20 as a new cooper's product designed for liquid storage in winemaking. Meets coopers' product definition with no prior use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify barrel is completely new (never used for liquids) with supplier certification to avoid reclassification as used under 4416.00.90.40
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate for oak wood to comply with ISPM 15 fumigation requirements and prevent pest-related customs holds
• Measure capacity accurately; barrels over 50 liters typically qualify as full cooperage products but document exact dimensions for valuation